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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the prologue, where have Vivar and his men taken refuge?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) In the Black Forest.
(c) In Santiago de Compostela.
(d) In Madrid.

2. What does Sharpe tell Williams to do if he does not want to obey Sharpe?
(a) Duel with him.
(b) Quit the army.
(c) Resign as sergeant.
(d) Dig himself a grave.

3. What do the riflemen do as the British retreat from the French?
(a) Guard the flanks.
(b) Guard the rear.
(c) Conduct guerrilla warfare.
(d) Take the point.

4. What do the lieutenant's clothes look like?
(a) Correct and proper.
(b) Tattered.
(c) Like an enlisted man's uniform.
(d) They are covered in blood.

5. What does Vivar ask Sharpe to do?
(a) Go south to draw the French away.
(b) Provide covering fire so he can charge the French.
(c) Leave the fighting to his Cazadores.
(d) Sneak behind the French lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe get a telescope?

2. What does Harper do the night of the battle?

3. What does Sharpe do when Harper thinks Sharpe has agreed with the men?

4. What does the sergeant Williams order the riflemen to do before the second attack of the French?

5. What does Vivar encourage Sharpe to do about Harper?

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